Player and character introductions.

Hi! I’m a huge star wars fan, but I’ve never played feng shui before, having only played SWFFG. I’m thinking for my master, he’ll be kind of a warrior monk kind of build, while my padawan will be a lightsaber user.

Tosh-Tosh is a younger padawan at 14 years old. He is sick and tired of people not taking him seriously just because he is a Gungan. He is as graceful as a butterfly fish, patient as a water snake, and as studious as, a very studious padawan. His imagination does have its limits. He is very careful about following the rules and has a hard time when his friends want to go off into some mischief. He often lets himself get dragged along, partially to see if he can mitigate the damage, but also because he's secretly just happy to be included.
Jedi Master Ziel has been all over the galaxy. You've probably heard of him. No? Well, he has completed countless missions for the Jedi order, many of which have involved investigating mysterious, force-related, phenomena on far-off planets. He might not be the best mentor out there (he can be a little self-centered and insensitive), but certainly always enjoys meeting a fan. He hopes this padawan thing works out though and he hopes he or she likes exploring and adventuring.

Just to check, will our masters coach our own padawans? Or will we do it for others?

I think others.

No one will be paired up with their own characters, that would be lonely to rp, I think. But if everyone could message me where their characters fall on the light/dark scale then I can start pairing people up.

Alright, my tests are over! I’ll look into the rulebook to see how char creation is! :)

Great! If you have any questions let me know. I figure when half of us are ready we can start RPing and the others can catch up. I put a intro up to summarize the game and I'll be adding some more backstory stuff as well.

Greetings to everyone! :D

I'm not familiar with both the system and the setting - in fact, I'm very much not familiar with the Star Wars franchise in general, but I heard many good things about it, and I'd love to give exploring this universe a shot! I'll do my best with learning how it all works. :D I'll ask if I'll need any help, but I'll read on Feng Shui, and hopefully it will give enough knowledge to get me started. ^...^

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And now for the characters! I hope these two will be fitting? :D I'm going to write more about them on character sheets separately later.

Padawan Lark, a young 14 year old human orphan, eager to learn and become a great Jedi hero - all the while not exactly understanding the actual role of The Jedi Order. He is very energetic, boisterous and loud, and loves learning about fighting and engineering, but cannot sit still long enough for anything else. He lacks patience and interest for more scholary disciplines, and would much rather try to run away on a passing starship to explore the galaxy than sit in the library researching the Force. He's not a troublemaker by intent, in fact he is friendly and truly wants to earn approval of his teachers, but his boundless energy often causes a stir. His talents lie in engineering and swordfighting skills, and he is good at telekinesis, but he is not great at calling to the powers of Force otherwise - especially where it concerns mental influence, - and avoids learning about it as often as he can.

Charlie "Shark" West is a Jedi Weapon Master who primarily earned his rank through legendary feats of combat performed with his trusty axe. It is a bit questionable that he became a Master, since many would argue that understanding of the balance is not one of his virtues, and he would probably be happier being a Knight instead, as he always doubted that he actually deserved his rank - but he is a Master, and that is how it is right now. Charlie is a strongly built individual, a tall and muscular 34 year old human, brave and experienced in combat and physical powers of Force, good at tactics and a great commander. He used to be a rebellious spirit in his younger days, and he is still sometimes willing to go against rules if he deems the reason to do it worthy, but he is calmer these days than he ever used to be. He also doubts that he is a good teacher, but vows to himself to do his best to not be a bad influence and do his best to pass the knowledge to his protege.

*I'm not sure if I can have him use the axe, since Star Wars wiki didn't list axes as valid weapons for Weapon Masters, but I can switch it to a flail or a whip if you say to do so! :D

Those are great places to start and it's more than okay you don't know much about Star Wars or the theme. In fact, the only thing that really might need to be addressed is that the traditional Jedi weapon is a lightsaber. They have the same level of importance, culturally and symbolically, as a katana for the samurai of Japan. So your master character would probably have to switch to that. Other than that I think these are good building blocks to work off. I'm sure as you learn more about the game universe you'll want to make changes. Please don't hesitate to ask for advice.

I know about lightsabers, but in my research I discovered the Weapon Masters who use non-traditional weapons, apparently, and wanted to use that knowledge. :D These ones! I can just go with a usual Master as well, but I thought it'd be interesting to have someone with a thematically clashing weapon and of a specific Jedi branch of sorts. XD
And I'm glad that you think these are okay! ^...^ I'll add up more to both to them eventually, it's just getting late for me, so it's gonna wait.

PS: actually, maybe he can have both and switch between them depending on the situation? :D

Okay, as long as you're aware of the implications that he'll probably be aware that he's the only Jedi who had that weapon and that he'll stand out as a singular individual. I just wanted to make sure you understood. It will be ironic that there will be some overlap between your Padawan character and mine but I'm sure they'll distinguish themselves from each other quickly.

I hate to do this as I'm excited to try this new system and have a serious jones for some Star Wars, but I have to drop out of this game. I got in over my head with too many games at once between 3 different sites.

Have fun! Sorry to bail. :(

Sorry to see you go, Tao! But I feel that too, rofl!

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So... for matching consideration...

Jo'anna: I think if Jo'anna had seen prequels that she would say that Anakin was the result of his own individuality and headstrong persona, rather than the result of the flawed education and hierarchy system that the jedi have. She'd think Qi Gong is to be blamed, because he'd gone against all counsel to bring Anakin in the first place. She'd decide this because her idyllic views on Jedi and their role in the galaxy have more weight for her than niggling doubts. She trusts the system. She drank the koolaid. Etc.

The padawan that would fit her personal preference best is one that is similar to her. One that is excited for the responsibility that being a force user entails. Someone who is eager to bring goodness and wholesomeness to a universe that can, at times, feel void and hostile. Someone who gets as excited about training, practice, and morality lectures.

The padawan that would be best for narrative, and overall conflict-driven development, is the padawan who forces her to experience anger and frustration. Someone who makes her question her own ability, and someone that she might ultimately need to reshape her own opinions and views to be able to get through to them. Someone that helps her piece together the flaws of the system, and thereby, compels her to reevaluate her own relationship with organized Jedi systems.

Jaeden: She's an inherently selfish child. She has abysmal self-esteem and over compensates by convincing herself that she's pretty rad. She's content when other people believe that, in the same way a TVangelist is content to have people believe in their piety. However, the people that catch her attention are the ones who see her, nakedly, for the despicable creature that she is rather than the facade, or the potential. Those are the type of people prompt change in her, one way or another, because seeing herself through their eyes is unbearable, and she will do everything to avoid that... even if it means becoming a half-way decent person, or padawan!

So basically, someone who can utilize her own ego and desire to be seen against her by not seeing her, and swatting her ego down a peg or two.

That's a fun idea, good job Sadrielle.

Nathan: Nathan has a checkered history with the Jedi. He was a raised by them, left as a Padawan, disappeared for many years and then returned. He is marked as different from most because instead of attacking the system and any flaws he sees, he is known for supporting the Jedi philosophy that universal compassion requires an ability to be dispassionate. As such his mental focus are as important to him as his Lightsaber skills which are plentiful. He will intentionally have sought out a Padawan who he feels can match that level of commitment.

Nathan is an uncompromising sort, valuing individuals and groups of people and politics not at all. He speaks his mind with a calm, sharp wit and cultured Coruscanti accent (British).

Ian's is longer because I wanted to prepare anyone that might be his teacher to what sort of horror awaits them.

Ian: Ian would be best described as a living nightmare for any teacher. Literally questioning everything in a sharp and pointed manner. When given something to do that is useful, such as training or studying he tends to attack these subjects with a single minded ferocity, unfortunately leaving him with nothing to do when he is finished. Ian's abilities in the Force match his personality, strong and direct, with a emphasis for telekinesis which he uses for even mundane tasks, like cooking and cleaning.

He has seventeen black marks on his record for various acts of rebellion. Notable standouts of these include replacing a Cathar Knight's shampoo with a hair remover after that Knight had tried to force him to wear a more traditional Padawan hairstyle. Also stacking over a dozen hovercars into a 'house of cards' formation using his own telekinesis and several droids he had reprogrammed to help lift and weld them together. And stealing another Padawan's door. To their room. Like, the whole door.

Among the Padawans he has a mixed reputation, some thinking he's a menace others regard him as a personal catharsis for rebellion. He -should- be ready to cross the threshold into Knighthood but he has caused two Knights and a Master to have given up on training him. On the one hand, he is brash, loud and argumentative but on the other hand he has been known to be sweet and kind. And on the other, other hand he supposedly set up a smuggling ring inside the Jedi Order that trades non-essentials like robes and boots for collectors to have 'authentic Jedi wear' in exchange for goods not normally available inside the Jedi Order: candy, holos, games that he shares with the other students. It is currently unknown how he does this but the Council believes that shipping him off Coruscant will end it.

Why does the Council keep him around? Unlike most Padawans, Ian has seen real combat against dark Jedi in the previous war. It is even rumored that's where the red crystal in his Lightsaber comes from. Despite his problems, Ian is a vocal and eloquent supporter of the -point- of the Jedi, even if he argues the details and methods he is a strong supporter of the idea of the Jedi and is committed to working within the system, rather than without.

Are we matching our own padawans with a master? What's the next step for us?

Well, I'm more than willing to play matchmaker but I like giving a more full description of the characters and having people choose amongst themselves. I wanted to wait until at least half of us had completed chargen to start doing that so hopefully that will happen soon.

Hmm, Alyx Shale is sometimes seen as boring. She's very calm but has a sense of humor. She can get anxiety, though, and often times feels she has to be the most grown-up person around. Some might say she takes being a Jedi TOO seriously, if that's possible. She really wants someone who she can trust and feel safe around, not that she has to take charge from a wandering mind.

Dynnyana Catalia is very laid back. She doesn't really believe that Jedi are better off without relationships. She used to be very sexually liberated and free, and has no shame in admitting to that; although as a Jedi she has promised to be celibate. Some might suspect that she isn't really as celibate as she claims, but unless she is going elsewhere or she is tempting the other Jedi, who would she be with besides herself? Sexual freedom is very important to her, so she might be suspected if some of the lady Jedi suddenly have suspicious devices that look like but aren't lightsabers. ;-)

Firstly thank you Cep100 for letting me join my first game on the site.

Zatee Ros is most known for his skill at settling arguments. Whenever there is a major dispute between the locals, other masters or between the younglings, he is the one they call upon. He always tries to achieve the most peaceful result but sometimes the other party underestimates the old Togrutan forcing him to "settle the argument" in a more physical way. Most people who don't get on his bad side find him to be a jolly old prankster of a man. (His favorite joke is using telekinesis to put all the furniture on the ceiling.) He is known for taking unusual padawans. Especially ones with some temperamental quirks, but they have all seemed to become great knights in the future.

Lillian Heeks is a shy quiet student. Though she has excelled at her ability to attune her body to the force she is lacking in the discipline of lightsaber combat. She really couldn't stand some of the other students who would use her to make themselves look good at combat, so she learned to use the force to increase her agility and help her blend into the surroundings. Honestly, she was really hoping to be overlooked by the masters and just become an apprentice at the library. Now that she has been chosen she will at least try to do what her master teaches but she probably is just going to fail.

I do have access to the core book so I think I understand how the system functions, but I think I will still need help to create the characters and fit them into an archetype.

Veria Kaapel is a human aged 19 with long, blonde hair, bright blue eyes and the most innocent and sweetest expression on her face. Everything about her seems to deny the rank and title of Jedi Knight, not the least of which is that she's only 19. What brave and ferocious feat did she perform? She worked in the library. At least that's what her detractors say. Knight Kaapel, despite her young age is one of the few Jedi allowed and able to study and understand the ancient Sith language. Not only is she able to read it but speak it as well. This makes her instrumental in the categorization and containment of dangerous artifacts.

She would do best with a Padawan who shares her love of history and archeology. She is generally a gentle soul, more concerned with being a proper Jedi and pouring a good cup of tea. She does, however, have a temper and any who awaken it will find themselves on the end of a tirade of guilt-tripping and passive aggressive comments.

Zelgrave Guray is an enigma wrapped in an angry question. He speaks very little to others, looks constantly irritable and annoyed and generally tends to ignore other people except to make sarcastic and nihilistic comments. While very bright and studious he mostly ignores teachers, especially if they are covering more basic lessons. Despite being older than most Padawans, in his late teens, he does not yet have a Lightsaber. This might seem to be a disadvantage but Zelgrave happens to be -very- strong for his size.

He would do best with a teacher that can manage to tell him what to do. He won't respond to physical prowess so an instructor that can overwhelm him verbally would be best.

Steef a human knight has high respect for his jedi brother 65 kgm and 1.8 meters don't have much perception but good with talking and a chatty person and he is a 40 years old but a naive person and energized but not wise person for a 40 years old

zambar a togruta padawan a book lover has good perception but not good with talking even to the padawans with he is the quiet kin of guy he is a 15 he has more perception than his master becuase he reads a loot book he can notice if there anything wrong in some minutes